§ 37-3-117 — Dominant right of eminent domain

Colorado § 37-3-117

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 37: Water and
• Art.: Board of Directors - Powers and Duties

Text

(1) The district, when
necessary for the purposes of articles 1 to 8 of this title, has a dominant right of
eminent domain over the right of eminent domain of railroad, telegraph, telephone,
gas, water power, and other companies and corporations and over towns, cities,
counties, and other public corporations.

(2) In the exercise of this right, due care shall be taken to do no unnecessary
damage to other public utilities and, in case of failure to agree upon the mode and
terms of interference, not to interfere with their operations or usefulness beyond
the actual necessities of the case, due regard being given to the other public
interests involved.

Legislative History

Source: L. 22: p. 27, � 17. C.L. � 9531. CSA: C. 138, � 142. CRS 53: � 30-3-10. C.R.S. 1963: � 29-3-10.